Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="numenius-americanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.4 cm and a weight of 689.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Long-billed Curlew: 50–65 cm, North America's largest shorebird with an extraordinarily long decurved bill (up to 20 cm) and cinnamon underwings. Breeds on western North American grassland; winters on coastal mudflats and wetlands from the southern US to Central America. Uses bill to probe for crabs, shrimp, and worms. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 53.4 cm | 21.0 in |
| Weight | 689.5 g | 24.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 27-28 days. Fledging: 41-45 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| Species | Numenius americanus |
Distribution
Long-billed Curlew has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family